Doris Fuellgrabe
@Doris
German expat in the USA
Forum posts
19
About me
German
Lives in Allen, TX
Speaks German, English, Spanish
Registration: 05 February 2009
About
My expat journey
Texas, USA
Accompanying spouse, now proud Green Card holder and founder of my own coaching practice
Expat Coach, supporting people through international transition
It truly is the land of possibilities
Junk food temptation everywhere I look... ;-)
Aguascalientes, Mexico
Working inside the home and earning a Personal Coaching Diploma
Accompanying spouse, student
Friendly people, great food
Insects, poor hygiene in the shops
Canary Islands, Spain
unemployed, newly in love, finding my way
student, coachee, girlfriend
the climate, the food, the people, our flat with view of the Atlantic - correction, our rooftop terrace...
English movies are v. hard to come by
Barcelona, Spain
Blissful, lovely, varied, involving lots of beach and sangria
Executive PA to CEOs in financial services and IT sector
Weather, people, food, way of life, music
Machismo
Stirling, Scotland
Excellent, great fun, absolutely loved the time I lived here
Student
Student life and everything that comes along with it.
Would have loved to have more disposable income for more travel.
Wittmund, Germany
Being born, growing up, going to school, doing an apprenticeship
Kid, teenager, apprentice
feels like home
it couldn't keep me
Activity
Hello! and intro by Doris
I'm Dee, owner of Building the Life You Want LLC, supporting people through international transition. I've lived in Germany, Britain, Spain, Mexico, and the USA - if you feel like having a chat, drop me a line! :-) All the best, Dee :top:
I'm writing this post as a test because I'd like to see if the signature with the old blog address comes up. Ok? So - TEST! Read More
whooopeee im out,,, by kingofthekitchen
well i worked for a water company in england for 25 years and last year i said thats it i have had enough and finished,this year my wife got a position in Gibralar and so we have moved out im semi retired. I have been to many countrys i like sweden ...
Hey there! Always nice to read new expats embracing their life and new opportunities - thank you for sharing your enthusiasm! :-) Best, Dee Read More
Where Do All the Expats Go? by missfootloose
I'm an expat writer, hail from the Netherlands, and have lived, worked, shopped, written stories, cooked, mothered and adventured in the US, Kenya, Ghana (twice), Indonesia, Palestine, Armenia and other fun places around the globe. Now looking to ...
Spain is always a safe-ish choice, but that might be too close to home? ;-) Read More
On the fringe by Adele
hello, hola my name is Adele. I've been living near Girona for nearly 6 yrs now . . . I am looking to connect with some of my fellow country peole from America and develop a community of like-minded people. I love it here, but because my spanish is ...
Hi Adele, I just sent you a private reply, but didn't want to miss out saying I remember the Catalan language requirement. The Generalitat actually offered free language classes while I was there, if you're interested you could check those out. ... Read More
Hello! and intro by Doris
I'm Dee, owner of Building the Life You Want LLC, supporting people through international transition. I've lived in Germany, Britain, Spain, Mexico, and the USA - if you feel like having a chat, drop me a line! :-) All the best, Dee :top:
Yay Schortens! Da war ich immer schwimmen. :-) Horrido und hol di munter! xx Read More
Do and don't in the USA by expat.com
Are you living in the USA? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the USA? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in the USA? Thanks!
Do watch your language (mind the swearing) Don't be shy (false modesty is overrated) In restaurants, do ask for a box to wrap half your meal in as soon as it arrives (otherwise you'll eat the whole portion, and it's huge... at least in Texas) Don't ... Read More
How to make friends in the USA by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the USA :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in the USA?? Thanks in ...
I've made friends at my local Toastmasters and WeightWatchers meetings, as well as during networking sessions with groups from the international chambers of commerce. Echo the "don't mention politics", add: unless you're prepared to discuss it at ... Read More
Hello! and intro
I'm Dee, owner of Building the Life You Want LLC, supporting people through international transition. I've lived in Germany, Britain, Spain, Mexico, and the USA - if you feel like having a chat, drop me a line! :-) All the best, Dee :top: Read More